Water UK's position on biocidal products regulation and UK legislation.
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Defra consultation on Water Supply (Water Quality) regulations 2016
Water UK responded (14 March 2016) to Defra's consultation on the Water Supply (Water Quality) regulations 2016
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Water UK's response to the Department for Business and Trade's consultation on strengthening the regulation of the energy, water and telecoms sectors
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UK Water sector: priorities post-EU referendum
Post-referendum, the water sector like all other industries is assessing the potential impacts across a range of areas. These include the strength of the UK’s economy and the ability to attract investment, legislation and regulation in the environment and other business issues.
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Drinking Water Directive revision consultation
Water UK responded (15 April 2016) to the consultation on the revision of the Drinking Water Directive.
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Quality of drinking water in the EU
The public drinking water supply is the cornerstone of our public health.
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Recast of the EU Drinking Water Directive
This paper supports Water UK's proposed amendments to the recast Drinking Water Directive.
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2015 Review of the Drinking Water Directive
Water UK supports the commitment by the European Commission to carry out a review of the Drinking Water Directive (DWD) during 2015 with the option for a full revision subsequently.
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Groundwater protection and the revision of the Groundwater Directive
Water UK considers that the Groundwater Directive (GWD) is fit for purpose and does not require amendment.
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Private water supplies
Water UK supports the ambition of water regulators in the UK to strive to improve the quality of drinking water provided by private water supplies.
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Pharmaceutical residues in drinking water
Water UK supports the need for further research on both the occurrence of pharmaceutical residues in the environment and their removal in both wastewater and drinking water treatment. By establishing a robust scientific evidence base additional regulations could be considered.
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Annual Review 2016/17
Water UK has published its annual review for 2016/17.